Hugs are Universal Medicine

                                         

Hug is a mean of communication between individuals who want to express their simple gesture of love. It’s a fundamental aspect for physical and emotional well-being. Sadly, many children and old folks around the world are deprived for hugs. The best way to know the importance of hugs, ask those who have not received that gift. Those who have experienced the joy of hugs should share by giving the same to the needy souls.

Hugs have a healing power. First of all, when a hug is exchanged, it is good for both individuals. The giver (parents/ teachers/children) develops patience within them and the receiver (children / old folks) becomes calm instantly. This later allows a strong bondage to grow between the adult and child / senior citizen. When there is an excellent bondage, a child begins to trust the individual without any doubt. Meaning as adults, we too must keep our promises and not breach the individual's trust. As time goes by, self-confidence blooms in that innocent child or old folk's heart and a real happiness will be revealed through their shinny eyes, beaming smiles and positive body movements.

We forget to realize that children and old folks have feelings like young adults too. They may not be able to articulate in words but their tone of voice, emotional breakouts, and other actions speak louder. Therefore, when a child or old folk is undergoing stress, it is best to give a hug and sincere hugs can bring tremendous change. For example, a child who has a very low self-esteem can be healed with these same gestures. An individual who receive hugs are motivated instantly and they feel incredibly great of themselves even if it were small accomplishments. Many a times, a child or old folk's mood can turn from bad to good too. This is simply because hugs helps to relax the mind, allow better breathing and with practice, a child will have a good physical posture too.

Hugs are the best way to show appreciation on their good deeds, acknowledge every single big and tiny achievement, and of course to express love in a silent manner. A child or old person, who receives abundance amount of hugs, will always be healthy- physically, mentally and emotionally. They will become very successful and peaceful individuals in future. Many adults somehow lose that ability to spontaneously embrace, something as children we do without thinking. A hug is a great gift – one size fits all, and it’s easy to exchange. Just like the famous saying, "There's something in a simple hug that always warms the heart."